MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY vs SESHRAO BALWANT RAO CHAVAN

The Supreme Court held that the Vice-Chancellor of a university, as per the Marathwada University Act, 1974, is the principal executive officer responsible for overall administration, including disciplinary actions. The Court found that the Vice-Chancellor acted without authority in dismissing the respondent, as the Executive Council had not delegated such power. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the dismissal, stating that subsequent ratification by the Executive Council could not validate an ultra vires action.